🌱 Man Meets RR Nurse Who Saved His Life + Holiday Package Safety

Round Rock TX

27 October, 2021

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Hey, Round Rock! Meagan Falcon here with an undead edition of today's daily newsletter. We are in for a "thriller" 🧟Thursday today as we near the Halloween weekend. There's a lot of "wicked" cool things to do this week, but first — let's start your day off on an informed note. Madam Zeroni's Weather Predictions 🔮: Sunny with a gusty breeze. High: 73 Low: 51. The psychic's weekend forecast: Madam Zeroni has taken a look at her crystal ball and predicts that North Austin-Pflugerville will be in for cooler, sunny days ☀️ahead this weekend. Halloween 🎃looks to be a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 81 degrees and lows into the low 50s. Don't forget! Early voting is still going on this week. 🗳 Early voting will continue through Friday, Oct. 29. Election Day will be Nov. 2.Here are a few things you should know before you head to the ballot to cast your vote. Elections 2021: What's On The Nov. 2 Ballot In Round RockTX Elections 2021: What To Know About 8 Propositions On Ballot Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: An Austin man who collapsed at an H-E-B in Round Rock after his heart stopped beating in September met the Round Rock nurse who saved his life on Friday. Here's how they shared their reunited moment. (Round Rock Patch)The Round Rock Police Department is bringing back "Operation Front Porch" to help ensure packages aren't stolen from people's homes this holiday season. (KVUE.com) The Texas Department of Transportation, joined by leaders from Buda, Kyle and Hays County, broke ground Wednesday on a project that will extend Robert S. Light Boulevard.(Community Impact Newspaper) A Republican state lawmaker has launched an investigation into Texas school districts over the type of books they have, particularly if they pertain to race or sexuality or "make students feel discomfort." (The Texas Tribune)Tesla has partnered with Austin Community College District to launch an English as a Second Language program at its new Texas gigafactory. The decision comes after a local grassroots group called out the company for possibly hindering job opportunities to Spanish speakers.(Austin Patch) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Round Rock: Round Rock New Neighbors October Coffee Time. (10 a.m.) Site Based Decision Making - Rrisd Early College H.S. (4:30 p.m.) City Council Meeting - City of Round Rock. (6 p.m.) RRHS Varsity Football vs Vista Ridge @ Dragon Stadium. (7 p.m.)Things to do to get you into the Halloween spirit this week. 🎃 Here's your ultimate guide to Halloween parties, haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more during Halloween 🎃weekend 2021 in Austin.It's already time to find some good trick-or-treating 🍬 spots in town. To make your life easier, we've gathered a list of some Halloween 2021: Trunk Or Treat Events In Austin Metro.Looking for family-friendly fun this October, including festivals in the Austin Metro 🍂? Visit the Patch 🌱guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro. Round Rock Patch Notebook Little Free Library: "Who's ready for books and baseball? 📚⚾️ We were thrilled to see @nats4good and @everybodywinsdc recently unveil a new #ReadInColor Little Free Library (built by our friends @vanmetrehomes) at the All-Star Pavilion!" (Instagram) Shadow Cats: "Ever wonder what happens when you want to sit down "for just a minute..."??" (Facebook) Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Y'all have had plenty of time to practice on the downtown roundabout since it first opened, but it seems like a few of you might need just a tad bit of help." (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Don't be a jack-o-lantern! Wear a face covering while around people outside your household. Have a safe Halloween and Día de los Muertos!" (Facebook) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Round Rock Veterans Monument Committee will host a Veterans Day service at the Round Rock Veterans Monument on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. located at 600 Pecan Avenue." (Facebook) Charlyne's Pound Puppies: "Love them all no matter what they're called❤️" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Round Rock New Neighbors October Coffee Time (October 28) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 1) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 2) Add your event That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup.I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Contact me at [email protected]. Halloween Quote of the Day 🎃: "When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween." — Unknown via townandcountrymag.com